In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve person with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.

Children's Hospital of Illinois is the only full service teriary hospital for kids in downstate Illinois.  With 127 beds and more than 100 pediatric subspecialists, Children's Hospital cares for more children in Illinois that any hospital outside of Chicago.

We Know That:

• A child's illness impacts the entire family.
• Children are unique and have special needs.
• Childhood illness interferes with normal childhood growth and development.